Training-cum-Workshop for Nodal Officers of State Horticulture Statistics Authority (SHOSA)
Training-cum-Workshop for Nodal Officers of State Horticulture Statistics Authority (SHOSA)
ICAR-CCARI, Old Goa hosted a “Training-cum-Workshop” organized by DASD, Calicut, Kerala,for Nodal Officers of State Horticulture Statistics Authority (SHOSA) of Horticulture Statistics Division, DAC & FW, Govt. of India, on 25th September 2018. The objective of the program was to review the Horticulture statistics generated previously and refine the methodologies and techniques for enhancing the precision of the horticulture statistics data. Ms Sudha P. Rao Principal Advisor, Dr. Vidya Dhar, Addl. DG & Ms Mamta Saxena, Advisor Horticulture Statistics, DAC & FW and Dr. E. B. Chakurkar, Director,ICAR-CCARI, Old Goa addressed the delegates on the occasion highlighting the importance and precision of the Horticulture Statistics data. Dr. Homey Cheriyan, Director, DASD reviewed the anomalies encountered in the Horticulture Statistics data. ICAR-IASRI, New Delhi and MNCFC presented spice methodology and CHAMAN project respectively. Demonstration and Hands on training on Horticulture Area Production Information System (HAPIS) was imparted to the delegates by Horticulture Statistics Division, DAC & FW. Dr Femina, Deputy Director, DASD proposed vote of thanks. Dr. A R Desai, Principal Scientist (Hort.) coordinated the overall program.